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Automotive Suspension and Steering Systems

by Thomas W. Birch

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

This revised, comprehensive book on suspension and steering systems gives the user state-of-the-art information that is easy to read and well illustrated. In addition to complete information on both theory and service that can be applied in many repair situations, the book is up-to-date on such topics as: Variable Assist Control, airbags, electric/electronic and NVH problem diagnoses, tire and wheel service, and wheel alignment. A chapter on high performance cars describes "the best" suspension and steering systems, important information for shops incorporating high performance in their service operations.

Synopsis:

This is the most complete and up-to-date text available on suspension and steering systems. Both theory and service information is available in this one-book format. A general approach to service teaches the operation and requires the reader to use service manuals for actual information . Excellent and numerous illustrations support the easy-to-read writing. Stand-alone chapters allow the instructor to present the material in any order. ALSO AVAILABLE INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Instructor's Manual,

About the Author

Tom Birch is an Emeritus at Yuba College. He is a member of several organizations, such as, the past president of California Automotive Teachers (CAT), the past board member of North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT), Service Technicians Society (STS), Automotive Service Council ( ASC-CA), Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS), and the International Mobile Air Conditioning Association (IMACA).

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION TO THE CHASSIS. TIRES--THEORY. WHEELS--THEORY. TIRE AND WHEEL SERVICE. WHEEL BEARINGS--THEORY. WHEEL BEARING SERVICE. FRONT WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS-THEORY AND SERVICE. FRONT SUSPENSION TYPES. REAR SUSPENSION TYPES. SPRINGS. FRONT SUSPENSION TYPES. REAR SUSPENSION TYPES. SPRINGS. FRONT SUSPENSION TYPES. REAR SUSPENSION TYPES. SPRINGS. SHOCK ABSORBERS. SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER SERVICE. STEERING SYSTEMS. SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEMS INSPECTION. SUSPENSION COMPONENT SERVICE. STEERING SYSTEM SERVICE. NVH AND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS. WHEEL ALIGNMENT--FRONT AND REAR. WHEEL ALIGNMENT--MEASURING AND ADJUSTING. SUSPENSION DYNAMICS. APPENDICES. GLOSSARY. INDEX.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780827390997
Author:
Birch, Thomas W.
Author:
Birch
Author:
Birch, Tom
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Location:
Albany :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Automobiles
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Trades
Subject:
Automotive - General
Subject:
Maintenance and repair
Subject:
Engineering - Automotive
Subject:
Automobiles -- Steering-gear -- Maintenance and repair.
Subject:
Automotive - Repair & Maintenance
Subject:
automotive
Subject:
Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades
Subject:
Automotive - Repair & Maintenance - General
Subject:
Automotive;Suspension;and;Steering;Systems
Subject:
Automobiles -- Steering-gear.
Subject:
Automobiles -- Springs and suspension.
Copyright:
Edition Number:
3
Publication Date:
November 1998
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
10.95x8.62x.88 in. 2.30 lbs.

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